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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying burglary suspect

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying burglary suspect

This subject is wanted for a recent burglary in Springfield. Photo: Contributed/Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a burglary that occurred in the 2800 block of S. 6th Street, in Springfield.

On August 7, 2025, officers were called to the building in reference a garage door being forced open.  Once inside it was discovered that several power tools were stolen totaling over $1,000.00.  The suspect was wearing a long sleeve jacket with stripes and a back pack. 

A surveillance photo of the suspect is above.

If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2,500.

Remember: Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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